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Strengthen Your Church
A Site to help believers be a vital part of the local Church
The Purpose of this simple web site is to encourage you (the believer) to invest your life in the local fellowship and to be a source of life and strength in that place.
Jesus said: "I will build my Church and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it." Matt. 16:18
If you want to grow as a genuine disciple of Jesus Christ and discover his abundant life it is imperative that you be connected with a fellowship of believers - the Church. Though it is made up of fallible people, the local church (Greek: Ecclesia), is the Bride of Christ (Rev.21:9) for whom Christ died, and his living presence (the Body of Christ) in the world today (1 Cor. 12:27).
The purpose of this web site is not to encourage you to join a specific denomination or fellowship but rather to provide some some nuts and bolts of Christian discipleship that will empower you to be a unique and powerful assest to whatever fellowship you are called to.
Because the material here is very general and focuses on community living (Body Life) I'm confident it will dovetail with more local or denominational specifics of your church.
I've been in Christian ministry for over 30 years (20 years as a Pastor) and I've discovered in order for the church to function effectily church members must discover the basic attitudes, motivatiions and practices that will build up the fellowship.
--Why should the church be such a vital part of my life?
--How can I use my gifts?
--Why should I give? What should I give?
--What if I have a disagreement with a church member?
--What about church attendance?
--How can I support my Pastor?
--How can I take responsibility for my own spiritual growth?
--What about prayer?
--and other important "body life" questions
Please visit the different topics and discover how you can be effective in Strengthening Your Church!
Feedback is always welcome. As this site developes please send comments or questions to ahewlett[at]telus[dot]ne
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